Cross Stitch vs MyPatterns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cross Stitch
Transform any image into a cross stitch pattern, customize it with various settings, and track your progress. This app also includes tools to convert floss colors and calculate thread quantities, making your embroidery hobby more convenient.
- Create patterns from photos
- Edit pattern colors and pixel size
- Adjustable grid and color highlighting
- Progress tracking highlighter
- Floss color converter
- Floss quantity calculator
- Save patterns as PDF
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Turn your device into a cross stitch pattern maker. Create your own patterns from any picture and enjoy your hobby with Cross Stitch Embroidery: Hobby. PATTERN DESIGN IN A FEW STEPS: - upload an image from your device and it will be converted in the stitch pattern format - edit the pattern according to the number of colors and the pixels size - choose the art canvas and a threads manufacturer - save a pattern in PDF PATTERN DESIGN SETTING - adjust/hide the grid - highlight the necessary colors PROGRESS TRACKING Mark your progress using the highlighter FLOSS CONVERTER Use the thread converter that allows you to find corresponding color numbers from other manufacturers (DMC, Gamma, Madeira, Anchor, Dimensions, Dome, Bucilla, J&P Coats, BELKA and PNK im. Kirova) FLOSS CALCULATOR It will help determine how many flosses you need for a particular pattern YOUR OWN MASTERPIECE Make collages before and after to estimate the result and share your artworks via social networks The app is supported on the iPhone 5S and later having iOS 11. Certain features might require a subscription to access. The FREE version offers a restricted number of embroidery designs, including 2 patterns derived from photos. SUBSCRIPTION gives you access to an unlimited array of embroidery designs and photo-derived patterns. Additionally, it allows you to partake in a competition for the best embroidery. https://peakygroup.com/privacy https://peakygroup.com/tos
MyPatterns
Access a vast library of embroidery patterns across diverse categories. Customize designs with intuitive mobile tools and monitor your machine's progress remotely via Wi-Fi. Import and edit existing files with a range of creative functionalities.
- Extensive pattern library
- Mobile pattern customization
- Wi-Fi machine monitoring
- Import and edit embroidery files
- Thread color adjustment
- Pattern rotation
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[Abundant Embroidery Patterns] Plant / People / Totem / Sport / Festival .....We provides various embroidery patterns for different categories. People can find what they want and enjoy the lovely designs. [Friendly UI] Forget about the small and unclear screen on your machine. Now you can use your mobile device (cellphone/pads) to create your own patterns with more flexibility. We also provides basic tools for users to customize the patterns for their own demands. [Wi-Fi support] With Wi-Fi connection, you can monitor the current embroidering progress without keeping sitting in front of your machine. It notifies the users the remaining time for embroidering and the current status. [Editing Tools] MyPatterns provides a series of tools to allow users to import other embroidery files, change the thread color, rotate the patterns without limitation and a lot more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyPatterns at none against Cross Stitch's 10. MyPatterns also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Cross Stitch's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (95 vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Cross Stitch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. MyPatterns asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cross Stitch holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Stitch has 95 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Cross Stitch's written reviews are positive against 0% of MyPatterns's.
Cross Stitch ships an update every 5 weeks, MyPatterns every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cross Stitch | MyPatterns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (95 ratings) — better | 3.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peaky Group | Raygain International Inc. |
Customer experience
Cross Stitch
MyPatterns
Bugs and requests
Cross Stitch
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes when loading or processing patterns
- Progress marks disappear when app reopens
- Print grid misaligned with pattern symbols
- Pattern symbols not visible on dark colored stitches
- App freezes during pattern generation
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- Pattern data lost after updates
- Cannot upload images - app crashes
- Grid not properly applied in print view
- App becomes unresponsive with large patterns
- Subscription charges without clear confirmation
- Unable to cancel subscription from app
- Pattern generation fails with certain images
- Internet connection errors despite active connection
- Works in progress reset to 0% unexpectedly
- Symbols appear blurred or unreadable
- Color selection inconsistent between app views
Requested features
12 requests- Ability to customize canvas/pattern size
- Support for additional thread manufacturers (Olympus, Cosmo)
- Higher Aida count options (26, 32)
- Pattern editing capabilities
- Ability to create multiple projects simultaneously
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- Cross-device synchronization (iPhone to iPad)
- Automatic progress saving
- Confirmation dialog before resetting progress
- Better color selection and customization
- Preview of stitched pattern before creation
- Bulk color deselection feature
- Clearer subscription cancellation instructions
MyPatterns
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cross Stitch
- Cross-stitch: Creative artwork$6.997 Days
- PREMIUM PACK - 1 Month Sale1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- PREMIUM PACK - 6 Months3 Days trial$17.996 Months
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- PREMIUM Pack - 1 Month$19.991 Month
- 2 Month Subscription3 Days trial$23.992 Months
- Cross-Stitch: VIP subscription3 Days trial$29.996 Months
- Cross-stitch: Creative artwork3 Days trial$29.993 Months
- Embroidery: own patterns7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Mega Pack$6.99
- Full Pack$26.99
MyPatterns
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cross Stitch free?
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